Coffee Manager Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

• Position: Barista
• Classification: Hourly, Non-Exempt
• Expected Weekly Hours: Varies, but between 15 and 20 hours per week.  Most shifts are between 4-6 hours.
• Wage: $17.05 starting, 2% step increase after completion of initial training, typically within 30 working days.
• Benefits: Paid Time Off, Volunteer Time Off, Flex Time Off, Healthcare, Supplemental Insurance, Retirement, Paid Holidays, Overtime Pay Holidays, Paid Sabbatical, Bike Reimbursement, Tri-Met Subsidy, Trips to Coffee Origins, Free Coffee

Nossa Familia Coffee is looking for people to join our team! 

About Us

Located in Portland, Oregon, we operate in an area rich with coffee roasters. So, what makes us different? 

• We are very proud to be Oregon's first Certified B Corporation coffee roaster. We take our commitment to sustainability, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship seriously.
• We are truly farm direct. Ask us about it!
• We hire people who believe in and want to work with us to further our purpose: to deliver delicious farm-direct coffee and create positive relationships locally and globally.
• Our standout team is essential in our goals to create a great coffee company that helps make the world a better place. 

Nossa Familia Coffee is an equal opportunity employer who celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees to learn and grow. We seek a diverse team and place high value on positive, hard-working individuals who may not fit the coffee stereotype. If you think you won't fit in, we challenge you to reconsider; if you lack any of the listed experience below, but you have life experience that you believe substitutes, we urge you to apply and highlight that. There are many ways to achieve experience and become adept in all items listed below—please call out your varied life experiences and apply those to the requirements listed below.

About You

You are a motivated, self-directed team player who is passionate about coffee, community, and a positive work environment. The words “sustainability” and “zero-waste,” our Purpose, and our Core Values all speak to you, and you’re excited to promote these efforts and work for a company with these values.

Essential Functions:

• You’re reliable. You show up on time, you don’t miss shifts, you’re diligent and on task during your shift, you complete tasks assigned to you and are efficient with your time.
• You have open availability.  We have needs 7 days per week.
• Produce the best coffee drinks in town. Wow the customer with perfectly extracted espresso, perfectly textured milk, and beautiful latte art.
• Be authentic and personable when interacting with our customers. We only want the friendliest baristas in town.
• Be knowledgeable (or teachable) about specialty coffee and excited to educate our customers on flavor and origin.
• Diligent in accurately processing transactions, handling cash, and multi-tasking.
• Able to lift and reach for light objects, and occasionally lift up to 50lbs. 
• Able to remain standing and in a stationary position for extended periods of time.

Required Qualifications:

• Food Handler's Card (or to be obtained within 3 days of hire)
• Passion for and/or interest in specialty coffee, ideal applicants are curious and excited about learning more about specialty coffee.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Barista experience in a specialty coffee shop.
• Ability to pour latte art.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. 

Applicant Expectations:

• Pride in quality of product, quality of service, and cleanliness--unwavering in this regard.
• Able to follow the direction of your manager; comfortable being held accountable.
• Willing to work up to 10 hours per shift (typical shifts will be in the 4-6 hour range), though we are often able to accommodate your availability preferences.
• Note, there is limited parking at all locations--applicants are encouraged to bike commute or use public transit.
• Willing to work any day of the week is preferred, though we are often able to accommodate your availability preferences.

Benefits: 

• Employees working 25+ hours/week are eligible for 75% covered health insurance, pre-tax dental, supplemental insurance, two paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
• All non-seasonal, non-temporary employees are eligible for our retirement program with company matching up to 4%.
• Employees who work 25 hours/week or more are eligible for long-term disability benefits.
• All employees are eligible for PTO, overtime pay holidays, paid volunteer hours, and free coffee.

Work Environment:

Cafes: Cafe environments are noisy and hectic and can be open to the elements. The cafe locations may be hot in the summer and cold in the winter.

Physical Demands:

Cafe: Cafe employees are required to lift and reach for light objects and occasionally lift up to 50lbs. A cafe employee works behind a counter and may need to remain standing and in a stationary position for extended periods of time.

How to Apply:

If the above description is in line with your personality and skills and you would like to be part of our dynamic and growing company, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit a cover letter and resume through the link in this job posting.